CPI Satcom 6900 Series Ku-Band Block Up Converters

CPI Satcom's L-Band IF input 6900 series Ku-Band Block Up Converters (BUCs)
offer a wide range of distinctive advantages and enhanced features for satellite
communications systems. Available in a variety of models, the 6900 series BUCs
provide industry-leading technical performance.

6900 Series Key Features

Configuration
The 6700 and 6900 series
compact L-Band IF input Block Up
Converters (BUCs) are available in
C-Band and Ku-Band versions and
a range of RF output powers.

Durability
The 6700 and 6900 series are
designed and tested to meet their
performance specifications over
an ambient temperature range of
-40°C to +55°C and up to 100%
relative humidity, ensuring long
term survival in extreme
conditions. Field experience for
Codan BUCs shows that MTBFs of
greater than 100,000 hours can
be expected.

RF Performance
RF performance is superior,
particularly: intermodulation
performance, gain stability over
temperature and flatness across
the IF band. The 6700 and 6900
series also boast industry leading
spurious and harmonics
specifications. Guaranteed RF
performance ensures expensive
system link margins do not have
to be used to cope with RF
transceiver variations.

CE Compatible
While CE certified versions are
available, all BUCs are designed
to ensure that the customer can
easily achieve CE certification at a
system level for a transmission
system in the EU.

Internal Protection
Internal protection against high
temperature and short or open
circuit RF output is standard.
Input voltage detection ensures
reliable shutdown and restart
under brownout or blackout
conditions.

External Protection
The BUCs are completely
protected from the elements,
are without external user
controls, and are fully sealed and
pressure tested to 34 kPa (5 psi).
Particle and moisture penetration
is rated to IP67. High quality paint
is used to protect the modules
from corrosion.

Advanced Features

Enhanced Monitor and Control

All operating functions can be
controlled and monitored via the
serial M&C facilities. The standard
output power meter facility
features high accuracy and the
ability to measure both CW and
burst mode signals. The 6700 and
6900 series is capable of
operating with a PC without
requiring proprietary software.
The user has the choice of an FSK
based M&C interface, which is
fed via the transmit IF cable for
use with intelligent modems or
separate RS232 or RS422/
RS485 interfaces. Multiple
M&C protocols are provided
to enable integration into a
number of network
management systems.